George Leo Haydock

There. Literally, “thither,” (Haydock) Illuc, as Christ came from heaven. (Berthier) — Horn. Power and glory. This regards Solomon, and the Messias. Hebrew, “I will make to bud,” &c., alluding to Christ’s miraculous birth, Isaias iv. 2. (Calmet) — Lamp. St. John the Baptist, (John v. 35.; St. Athanasius) or Christ himself, (Luke ii. 32., and Apocalypse xxi. 23.) though it may also be understood of David’s son and successor. (Calmet) — Yet this lamp was too dreadfully extinguished. (Berthier) — Christ protects his Church, which is placed for the instruction of all. (Worthington)